Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Sponsors announced Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Sponsors announced Enter now to assist regatta planning and creation of another excellent BOI SW regatta The countdown is on for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025, New Zealand's premier multi-boat regatta, scheduled for January 21-24. by Jacob Fewtrell Media / Hana Hielkema Posted 2 Dec 11:49 NZDT Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast Vendée Globe Race - Day 21: 10 metre seas forecast Wind gusts have dropped to 50kts but sea state increased to 10 metres in the latest weather routing A day or so ago there looked to be few options for the race leaders ahead of an approaching storm, which promised gusts of 60kts and 7 metre seas on two of the weather feeds available in Predictwind's weather routing system. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 2 Dec 11:12 NZDT Vendée Globe Race - Day 20: Storm stalks leaders Vendée Globe Race - Day 20: Storm stalks leaders Yoann Richomme Paprec Arkéa has taken up the front running on Day 20 of the Vendee Globe 2024 Race Yoann Richomme Paprec Arkéa has taken up the front running on Day 20 of the Vendee Globe 2024 Race. In five days, the projections are for the front runners to be hit by the first 60kt storm of the on-stop singlehanded race around the world. by Vendee Globe Media/Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Dec 16:05 NZDT RNZYS announces two-boat Admiral's Cup team RNZYS announces two-boat Admiral's Cup team Representing the RNZYS will be two Botin designs Callisto, an IRC 42 and Caro, an IRC 52, he Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Admiral's Cup. Representing the RNZYS will be an exceptional team of Callisto, a Botin IRC 42 and Caro, a Botin IRC 52. by Ella Sagnol/Sail-World NZ Posted 1 Dec 11:10 NZDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil concludes WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil concludes New era of Austrian double trouble in Brazil Austrian twins Tomas and Aleksander Acherer launched themselves onto the world stage with a remarkable one-two on the dramatic closing day of the season finale at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Brazil in Jericoacoara. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 3 Dec 07:54 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Monday Update Vendée Globe Race Monday Update The winner of the 2020-2021 race suggestions caution for the sailors Sometimes the fastest, most efficient route between two points on the Vendée Globe course is not the shortest, most direct course. Usually it is. by Vendée Globe media Posted 3 Dec 06:05 NZDT 2025 Admiral's Cup update 2025 Admiral's Cup update henomenal boats, world-class competition The countdown is on. In less than eight months the prestigious Admiral's Cup, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), will return to the spotlight. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 3 Dec 04:06 NZDT 2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal 2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal Scheduled to take place from 12 to 20 December at Vilamoura Sailing World Sailing has selected the Portuguese venue of Vilamoura Sailing to host the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships. by World Sailing Posted 3 Dec 02:20 NZDT 2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records 2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records Nearly 160 entries from 16 nations already for the event in Medemblik, The Netherlands Entry has officially opened for the 2025 Finn World Masters, to be held in Medemblik, The Netherlands, from 13-20 June. by Robert Deaves Posted 3 Dec 01:27 NZDT Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Vendée Globe Monday Morning Update Getting set for the Indian Ocean Storm On Monday 2nd December the deep low pressure system which is developing in the Indian Ocean is dominating the weather updates for the skippers in the Vendée Globe. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 23:56 NZDT Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience Alexander Greil on enjoying the regatta experience Set to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds in less than 5 weeks In less than five weeks, Alexander Greil will be heading to Australia to compete in the ACO 14th Musto Skiff 2025 Worlds. by International Musto Skiff Class Association Posted 2 Dec 20:32 NZDT A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship A dramatic finish to NSW 16ft Skiff Championship It's hard to recall a more eventful weekend Has there ever been a more dramatic finish to a NSW 16ft Skiff Championship in its 118-year history? by Adam Lucius Posted 2 Dec 18:24 NZDT The Traditional Hobart The Traditional Hobart Interesting. You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? You hear the term a bit, but what does it really mean? One thing is for sure. It is not like we are hearing people saying they are buying up all the full-keelers to go to Hobart at six knots, no matter what direction the breeze is coming from. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 2 Dec 10:00 NZDT World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 3 Another thrilling day of racing in Jeddah Day 3 of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship delivered another thrilling day of racing, with Australia, France, Sweden, and New Zealand securing spots in the Final Four. by Jordan Reece Posted 2 Dec 07:46 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update Vendée Globe Race Sunday Update First southern challenge in sight While speed has been the main focus in recent days, the situation is starting to change. The Vendée Globe solo sailors no longer just have their eyes glued to the rearview mirror to monitor their rivals. by Vendée Globe media Posted 2 Dec 06:06 NZDT Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Vendée Globe Sunday Morning Update Indian Ocean Storm ahead Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea continues to lead the Vendée Globe with Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance on his tail and Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil a few miles behind. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 01:40 NZDT The oldest videos of junior and youth sailing The oldest videos of junior and youth sailing A look back into our video archive Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we step back in time to see what is the oldest footage we can uncover. Our theme is children and young people this week. by Magnus Smith Posted 2 Dec 01:00 NZDT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 1 18ft Skiff NSW Championship Day 1 Intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail cancels racing Officials were forced to abandon racing on Day 1 of the NSW 18ft skiff Championship today when an intense electrical storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail swept in from the west, reducing visibility to near zero on the Sydney Harbour course. by Frank Quealey Posted 1 Dec 18:17 NZDT World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 2 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 2 Australia qualifies for Quarter Finals in Jeddah The second day of the 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship saw greater racing on the Red Sea, as teams from across the globe continued to battle to be crowned champions of the world. by Jordan Reece Posted 1 Dec 07:35 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update Charlie Dalin is now second, just two miles behind Yoann Richomme Less than 9 miles separates the top three Vendée Globe competitors after 20 days of racing, while fourth-placed Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) is only 20 miles adrift of the leading trio as the fleet heads south and west into the roaring 40s. by Vendée Globe media Posted 1 Dec 05:56 NZDT Coastal health initiative at The Ocean Race Summit Coastal health initiative at The Ocean Race Summit The Volvo For Life Fund is a global fund supporting projects that aim to empower people At The Ocean Race Summit Alicante, Volvo Cars, a Premier Partner of The Ocean Race unveiled two new coastal health initiatives under the Volvo For Life Fund. by The Ocean Race Posted 1 Dec 04:47 NZDT French start Jules Verne Trophy quest French start Jules Verne Trophy quest SVR-Lazartigue skippered by François Gabart, has begun its attempt on Jules Verne Trophy With its crew of five men and one woman, the SVR-Lazartigue Trimaran, skippered by François Gabart, began its attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy this Saturday, the record for a crewed round-the-world trip, non-stop and without assistance. by Sodebo media Posted 1 Dec 02:37 NZDT Vendee Globe: Total blackout for 'Crazy Kiwi' Vendee Globe: Total blackout for 'Crazy Kiwi' Conrad Colman back up and running but sailing with "one hand behind his back" Conrad Colman, the New Zealand/US competitor in the Vendee Globe single handed round the world race, has reported a complete systems shutdown on MS Amlin. by Vendee Globe/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 1 Dec 01:38 NZDT World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 1 World Sailing Youth Match Racing Worlds Day 1 A strong opening day for the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy The 2024 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, hosted by World Sailing in conjunction with Sail Saudi and Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, officially kicked off today, marking the beginning of an exciting week of competitive sailing. by Jordan Reece Posted 1 Dec 00:08 NZDT Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Vendée Globe Saturday Morning Update Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea takes the lead The battle for the lead in the Vendée Globe is so intense, and overnight Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkea has taken the lead with Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil second and previous leader Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance down to third. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Nov 20:47 NZDT Vendée Globe Race - Day 19: Dalin loses lead Vendée Globe Race - Day 19: Dalin loses lead There has been a nominal lead change at the head of the Vendée Globe 2024 Race fleet There has been a nominal lead change at the head of the Vendée Globe 2024 Race fleet as the three front runners clear the Cape of Good Hope and get into the Southern Ocean. However the Predictwind weather routing is also calling a near dead-heat. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ Posted 30 Nov 13:53 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Vendée Globe Race Friday Update Beam me up Charlie. Dalin first to Cape of Good Hope. Again! "I feel like I've been teleported here from the equator! It's really impressive how quickly we have done this section to the Cape. I really have lose all sense of time and space." Charlie Dalin today. by Vendée Globe media Posted 30 Nov 06:39 NZDT Sam Goodchild passing the Cape of Good Hope Sam Goodchild passing the Cape of Good Hope Radiating positive vibes in the Vendée Globe The British sailor Sam Goodchild is enjoying the time of his life on board VULNERABLE in the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, as he begins the long haul through the Southern Ocean in a very useful seventh place. by Agence TB Press Posted 30 Nov 03:54 NZDT Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 3 Clarisse Crémer in the Vendée Globe week 3 Keeping up the pace to the Cape of Good Hope In the South Atlantic since crossing the equator, Clarisse Crémer has distinguished herself by being part of the "front pack" that managed to catch the tail end of a low-pressure system off Brazil, synonymous with an express descent to the tip of Africa. by L'Occitane Sailing Team Posted 30 Nov 00:33 NZDT Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Vendée Globe Friday Morning Update Pack of 3 chase Charlie Dalin, Big Wednesday in the forecast The chasing pack of Thomas Ruyant, Yoann Richomme and Sébastien Simon are chasing Charlie Dalin hard in the Vendée Globe as the approach the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope. by Mark Jardine Posted 29 Nov 23:54 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Vendée Globe Race Thursday Update Nerves build as transition time arrives Still led by Charlie Dalin (MACIF Sante Prévoyance) the top skippers on the Vendée Globe have now completed around a quarter of the solo round the world course. by Vendée Globe media Posted 29 Nov 06:01 NZDT WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil Preview Five days of high speed foiling competition from 3 to 7 December WingFoil Racing World Cup Brazil begins in just under a week's time, with five days of high speed foiling competition. This is the third year that the World Cup season will conclude in Jericoacoara. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 29 Nov 02:53 NZDT Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured by Cape Horners Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured by Cape Horners With IACH / Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award They came from all corners of the Globe - Australia, China, France, Italy, New Zealand, South America, Sweden, UK and the USA to share experiences of rounding Cape Horn and to honour one man, veteran French Cape Horner Jean-Luc van den Heede. by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 29 Nov 02:34 NZDT Europe is a hotspot for ocean microplastics Europe is a hotspot for ocean microplastics 70% of ocean microplastics are the type found in clothes, textiles and fishing gear Three of the world's top five hotspots for marine microplastic pollution are in Europe, according to new data collected by sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race. by The Ocean Race Posted 28 Nov 23:10 NZDT New Products from Allen Brothers at METSTRADE 2024 New Products from Allen Brothers at METSTRADE 2024 Swivel Blocks, Tii-Bones and Travellers! 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We spoke to Ben Harden at METSTRADE 2024 to find out about three new products in their range. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Nov 21:30 NZDT Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Vendée Globe Thursday Morning Update Relentless speed heading towards the Ice Exclusion Zone The leaders in the Vendée Globe continue to ride the low pressure wave as they head south east, through the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope, then along the ice boundary surrounding the Antarctic. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Nov 21:20 NZDT SW108 #02 Kiboko 4 christened in Cape Town SW108 #02 Kiboko 4 christened in Cape Town A new milestone for Southern Wind yachts In the presence of her proud owners, the Southern Wind team, and distinguished guests, SW108 #02 Kiboko 4 was launched last week on a sunny and windy Cape Town. by Southern Wind Yachts Posted 28 Nov 11:29 NZDT Zhik extends partnership with New Zealand SailGP Zhik extends partnership with New Zealand SailGP Black Foils will be racing in Zhik's elite technical apparel Zhik, the high-performance sailing apparel brand, proudly announces the extension of its partnership as the Official Technical Sailing Gear Partner of the Black Foils, New Zealand SailGP Team. by Zhik Posted 28 Nov 10:30 NZDT Christopher Pratt: A perfect Vendée Globe so far Christopher Pratt: A perfect Vendée Globe so far And a fascinating design race at the front Like everyone else who has been gripped by what has been an extraordinary 10th edition of the Vendée Globe so far, the French sailor Christopher Pratt has been glued to the action as the leading boats have boarded the powertrain to the Cape of Good Hope. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 Nov 09:01 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update Sébastien Simon surpasses successive 24hr speed marks during unprecedented South Atlantic session Unprecedented solo monohull speeds continue to be sustained by the leading five boats on the Vendée Globe as they head towards the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope. by Vendée Globe media Posted 28 Nov 06:34 NZDT Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update 600 Nautical Mile Barrier Smashed! Sébastien Simon has set a new record solo monohull 24 hour record, covering a staggering 602.56 nautical miles (that's 1116 kilometres), averaging 25.11 knots. by Mark Jardine Posted 28 Nov 00:30 NZDT Hyde Sails Black Friday Hyde Sails Black Friday Best prices on select Hyde products Hyde Sails are delighted to be offering fantastic savings on a some of our most popular products. Available exclusively through our online shop until midnight 29th November! by Hyde Sails Posted 27 Nov 22:00 NZDT 18ft Skiff NSW Championship starts on Sunday 18ft Skiff NSW Championship starts on Sunday The Rag & Famish Hotel team go in as favourites The Rag & Famish Hotel team of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz goes into the opening day's racing of the 2024-25 NSW Championship next Sunday as favourite to take the title after an outstanding start to the Australian 18 Footers League season. by Frank Quealey Posted 27 Nov 19:54 NZDT Manly's pathway to progress Manly's pathway to progress A youth sailing success story in Australia The Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club is a success story against a background of dwindling support for youth sailing in Australia. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Nov 09:00 NZDT Spirit Superyachts Go Head to Head Spirit Superyachts Go Head to Head Historic match racing in the Stockholm archipelago This summer, two 100ft+ Spirit sailing yachts met in Sweden for a landmark match race event. Spirit Yachts' 100ft yacht Gaia accepted a challenge from Spirit's award-winning 111ft yacht Geist for two days' competitive racing in the Stockholm archipelago. by Spirit Yachts Posted 27 Nov 06:48 NZDT Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update: Life on the Edge Vendée Globe Race Tuesday Update: Life on the Edge The leaders continue to stay ahead of the depression After three days at a truly relentless pace, devouring miles at near record speeds – 520, 530, 550 miles in a seemingly single bite, the top leaders of the Vendée Globe fleet continue to stay ahead of the depression. by Vendée Globe media Posted 27 Nov 06:38 NZDT Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 entries now open Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2025 entries now open The 70th edition will bring together two major championships Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia, organizer of the prestigious Tre Golfi Sailing Week, is thrilled to announce that entries for the 2025 edition of the event are now open. by Tre Golfi Sailing Week Posted 27 Nov 06:00 NZDT SailGP and Vendée Globe updates SailGP and Vendée Globe updates David Schmidt looks at the current racing news from a North American perspective While singlehanded skippers racing in the Vendée Globe race have been posting record-setting runs, the story was different at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix event, which just wrapped up on the waters of the United Arab Emirates. by David Schmidt Posted 27 Nov 05:00 NZDT